Del name meaning

By Nishant Saini

Updated: May 30th, 2024

Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl

Origin: English, Gypsy and Old French

Usage: English and Arabic

Pronunciation: pronunciation of Del

del

Meaning: Proud Friend, Short for Names Beginning with Del, Servant of God, Noble and Nobility

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What does Del mean?
Variations of Del
How popular is Del?
Popularity Chart
Similar Names to Del
Sibling Names for Del
Famous People Named Del
Lists having Del

What does Del mean?

Meaning of Del is Proud Friend, Short for Names Beginning with Del, Servant of God, Noble or Nobility used for both boys and girls which originated from Old French, English and Gypsy is used chiefly in Arabic and English.

Del is form of Delsin. Trendy Delsin is originated from American and Native languages, Delsin means "He is So" is used commonly in English. Del is version of customary Delano. Delano is variant form of celebrated Delaney.

Meaning of Delano is Dark, The Word De La Nuit Meaning of the Night and At the Walnut Trees Survivors is rooted from Gaelic, Old French and French. Del is variant of acclaimed Delaney.

Delaney is form of hot hot, perennial and famed Adeline. Of Celtic and Old French origin, Commonly Accepted Delaney, Delaney means "From the Alder Grove". Del is a variation of famed and evergreen Dell.

Dell is variant of well-known and ceaseless Odell. Famed Dell is used mainly in English and English is originated from Old English and English, Dell means "Rich, Small Valley and From the Yew Tree Valley".

Del is short of Derek. Derek is short of TheodoricTheodoric. Derek is form of Derrick in German language. Derek's meaning is First of the People and People and King is rooted from Old High German and Gothic.

Del is short form of Delmar. Delmar means Sea from the Stem End and Of the Sea has its origin in Latin and Spanish. Del is short form of Delbert. Delbert is form of persistent and widely accepted Albert.

Delbert is a short of Adelbert. Famous English and Germanic Delbert is prevalently used in Dutch and English, meaning of Delbert is "Sunny Day and Bright Nobility". Del is an abridged form of Delroy.

Delroy is a variation of darling and perennial Leroy. Delroy means Del Which Means of The and Son has its origin in Old French.

How do I pronounce Del?

The one syllabled name Del is commonly pronounced as del.

Variants of Del

Delaney, Delano, Dell, Delsin, Adeline, Dalene, Odell, Delmarie

How popular is the name Del?

Del is common in United States where over 4887 new-borns have been given the name since 1909. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1958, the moniker grabbed the 646th spot and 142 baby boys were given the name.

Del is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it is still in use. But Del is a popular baby name in Iran where every 1 in 9000 have the name.

According to our research, over 40000 babies have been named Del globally.

Year	Boys		Girls
Year	Rank	Births	Rank	Births
2023	6491	13	0	0
2022	8256	9	0	0
2021	6655	12	0	0
2020	5681	15	0	0
2019	7629	10	0	0
2018	8806	8	0	0
2017	10760	6	0	0
2016	6717	12	0	0
2015	9560	7	0	0
2014	7043	11	0	0

View more ▾View full list ▾^{[1] Source: Social Security Administration}

Facts

Del in Nordic countries

Countries	Men		Women
Countries	First Name	Secondary Name	First Name	Secondary Name
	0	5	0	106
	0	0	0	293
	4	109	9	2804
	4	109	9	2804
	3	0	1	0

Here's what numbers has to say about Del

You have a strong attitude but in order to be happy, you have to be open to new things. Meet people from diverse cultures, perhaps your soul mate hides in someplace outside ordinary. If you had to choose which animal you want to trade your human body with, you would choose a bird? You have a sharp focus and hard-working nature. You are a free-spirited fellow with a wild heart. If the letter D is your cornerstone, you are a determinate, but down to earth and self-reliant.

Other names similar to Del

Sohalia - Sohalia's meaning is Of the Moons Glow, Moonlight or Moon Glow has its origin in Sanskrit aimed at girls is used predominantly in Kannada and Oriya
Sarra - Uncommon girl name Sarra has origin in Hebrew and Arabic and is commonly used in Arabic and English languages, meaning of Sarra is "Form of Sarah or She was a Female Companion"
Umayrah - Girl name Umayrah is notably used in Sindhi and Arabic, Umayrah means "Daughter of Alqamah"
Karishma - Anomalous Karishma has its origin in Sanskrit is mainly used in Arabic and Tamil, Karishma means "Favor: Gift or Miracle" is used for girls
Sabri - Unusual Sabri dominantly is used in Turkish, Bengali and Malayalam, meaning of Sabri is "Lord Rams Devotees or Naturally Patient" used as a gender insensitive name came from Arabic

Sibling Names for Del

Introducing the name "Del" for your little bundle of joy! If you're looking for some inspiration or ideas, here are some great sibling names that would pair perfectly with Del, ensuring that each child's name complements the other!

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Famous people named Del

Del Martin,
Del Harris, former professional squash player from England
Del Rendon, musician from Starkville
Del Yocam, US technology executive
Del Webb, American real estate developer
Del Delker, American contralto sacred music female vocalist
Del James, American musician, writer
Del Negro, American–Spanish film actor and painter
Del Flanagan, middleweight professional boxer from Minnesota
Del Shannon, American rock and roll and country musician and singer-songwriter
Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, were an American lesbian couple known as feminist and gay-rights activists
Del Lord, Canadian film director and actor best known as a director of Three Stooges films
Del Wood, American pianist

Del the Funky Homosapien, American rapper, producer and singer
Del Amitri, Scottish alternative rock band
Del Close, American actor, writer
Del Boy, fictional lead character
Del Rey Manga, manga-publishing imprint of Del Rey Books
Del Marquis, American musician and the lead guitarist for the US group Scissor Sisters
Del Ennis, American professional baseball outfielder
Del Harris, American basketball coach
Del McCoury, American bluegrass musician
Del Crandall, American former professional baseball player and manager
Del Latta, American politician
Del McCoury Band, Grammy award-winning bluegrass band
Del Unser, retired Major League Baseball center fielder and utility player

Del Baker, American professional baseball player, coach
Del M. Clawson, American politician
Del Rice, Delbert Rice Jr
Del Reeves, American country music singer
Del Bissonette, American first baseman
Del Shofner, former American football wide receiver
Del Shores, American film director and producer
Del Pratt, star running back for the University of Alabama before becoming a professional baseball player
Del Rodgers, first 1,000 yard rusher in Utah history
Del Moore, comedian, a television and movie actor
Del Rey, American blues singer and guitarist
Del Ballard Jr., Delmas Perry "Del" Ballard Jr
Del Andrews, American film director and writer in the 1920s
Del Wilber, American professional baseball player, manager

Del Beshore, retired American professional basketball player
Del Howison, American horror author, editor and actor
Del Howard, Major League Baseball player from 1905 to 1909
Del Synnott, Irish actor
Del Gainer, American baseball player
Del Palmer, English singer, songwriter
Del Marsh, Republican member of the Alabama Senate
Delia Tatiana in The Good Samaritan as Actress
Del Cansino characterized vital character of Perry in 1947 drama flick Citizen Saint.
In 1922 comedy and drama flick, Don't Get Personal, Del Lorice portrayed Maisie Morrison.
Del Gordon portrayed pivotal character of Marty Todd in 1935 action and romance movie The Last of the Clintons.
In 1970, Del Walker portrayed the role of Del Quant in drama film Bronco Bullfrog.

In 1983, Del 'Sonny' West played the role of N in sci-fi movie E.S.P..
Del Zamora portrayed the central role of Rodrigo in 2013 comedy, drama film Thursday's Speaker.
Del Juzar played leading character of N in 1951 drama movie Enam Djam di Djogja.

Sources

Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004

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